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Swim with Humpback whales
Small Group Tours - Maximum of 6 People on any tour!
Over 15 years’ experience in Tonga
Licensed guides that understand whale behaviour
Staff committed to providing the best possible experience with whales
International Award winning Photographer Scott Portelli, leading trips
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The Tongan Fluke Collective (TFC) aims to utilise photographers visiting the Kingdom of Tonga and photographing humpback whales during the breeding and calving season
Please help us by donating your fluke shots to science!
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Swimming with Gentle Giants - 2014 season
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I first traveled to Tonga in 2009 for research on my Masters. I worked with several tour operators, including Swimming with Gentle Giants (SWGG), to assess whale swimming in The Kingdom of Tonga.
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As the small plane flew from the mainland of Tongatapu we looked out of the windows of the plane, admiring coral reefs and beautiful blue waters.We were looking forward to a well earned break, relaxing on tropical islands, snorkelling in coral reefs, and swimming with humpback whales!
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Oh WOW… my first ever whale experience and is was mind blowing. Being in the water with those beautiful creatures is a once in a lifetime trip, except I want to go back – and I will!!!
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Cut to the chase, when your considering other operators, here’s why we are so glad we booked with Scott: 1) A boat that is easy to get in and out of.
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